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    LESSON 3 - Types of Speech Contexts and Styles

    Types of Speech Contexts

    1. Intrapersonal – This refers to communication that centers on one person where the speaker acts
    both as the sender and the receiver of message. “The message is made up of your thoughts and
    feelings. The channel is your brain, which processes what you are thinking and feeling. There is
    feedback in the sense that as you talk to yourself, you discard certain ideas and replace them with
    others.” (Hybels & Weaver, 2012, p 16)

    Examples:
     You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class talked to you on the
    way home and you decided it probably meant nothing.

     You felt happy while thinking about how your teacher appreciated you for submitting your project
    before the due date and you reflected on why this was so.

    2. Interpersonal – This refers to communication between and among people and establishes personal
    relationship between and among them. Solomon and Theiss (2013) state that “the inter part of the
    word highlights how interpersonal communication connects people… when you engage in interpersonal
    communication, you and another person become linked together… The personal part means that your
    unique qualities as a person matter during interpersonal communication…” (p. 5)

    Types of Interpersonal Context

    a. Dyad Communication – communication that occurs between two people

    Example:
     You offered feedback on the speech performance of your classmate.
     You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down.

    b. Small Group – This refers to communication that involves at least three but not more than twelve
    people engaging in a face-to-face interaction to achieve a desired goal. In this type of
    communication, all participants can freely share ideas in a loose and open discussion.

    Example:
     You are participating in an organizational meeting which aims to address the concerns
    of your fellow students.
     You are having a discussion with your group mates on how to finish the assigned tasks.

    c. Public – This type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message before
    or in front of a group. The message can be driven by informational or persuasive purposes. “In
    public communication, unlike in interpersonal and small group, the channels are more exaggerated.
    The voice is louder and the gestures are more expansive because the audience is bigger. The
    speaker might use additional visual channels such as slides or a Power Point presentation.” (Hybels
    & Weaver, 2012, p 19)
    Example:
     You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.
     You participate in a declamation, oratorical, or debate contest watched by a number of
    people.

    d. Mass Communication – This refers to communication that takes place through television, radio,
    newspapers, magazines, books, billboards, internet, and other types of media.

    Example:
     You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the school’s
    newspaper.

    Types of Speech Style

    The context dictates and affects the way people communicate, which results in various speech
    styles. According to Joos (1968), there are five speech styles. These are (1) intimate, (2) casual, (3)
    consultative, (4) formal, and (5) frozen. Each style dictates what appropriate language or vocabulary should
    be used or observed.

    1. Intimate

    This style is private, which occurs between or among close family members or individuals. The
    language used in this style may not be shared in public.

    2. Casual

    This style is common among peers and friends. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular language are used.

    3. Consultative

    This style is the standard one. Professional or mutually acceptable language is a must in this style.
    Examples of situations are communication between teachers and students, employers and employees,
    doctor and patient, judge and lawyer, or President and his/her constituents.

    4. Formal

    This style is used in formal settings. Unlike the consultative style, this is one-way. Examples are
    sermons by priests and ministers, State of the Nation Address of the President, formal speeches, or
    pronouncements by judges.

    5. Frozen

    This style is “frozen” in time and remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in ceremonies. Common
    examples are the Preamble to the Constitution, Lord’s Prayer, and Allegiance to country or flag.

    Reference:
    Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School. Copyright © 2016 by C
    & E Publishing, Inc., Philippe John Fresnillo Sipacio and Anne Richie Garcia
    Balgos

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